Please Note: The correct phone number for event registration is: (508) 991-4556.
Holiday Fun is Returning to the Buttonwood Park Zoo
For Immediate Release
New Bedford, MA- The Buttonwood Park Zoo proudly announces the return of our popular holiday programs: Breakfast with Santa, Merry TubaChristmas and Milk and Cookies with Santa. In addition to these returning favorites, the Zoo will feature two new programs: Pizza Party with Santa and a Holiday Wreath Workshop. The Zoological Society welcomes the holiday season on December 4 with the fourth annual Merry TubaChristmas.
November 2010 Events for the Buttonwood Park Zoo
Every Monday 10:30AM and 12:30PM Toe Jam Puppet Band Cost: Zoo admission + $5/family Sing, dance and play the hour away with the Toe Jam Puppet Band! Please Note: Toe Jam Puppet Band will take a break during the month of December and return in January 2011. Join us for Milk & Cookies on December 6, 13 and 20!
Every Thursday at 10:30AM Toddler Tales Cost: Free with zoo admission Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the Zoo! Toddler Tales is free with zoo admission and includes a snack and a craft/activity. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Deadline: Thursday, November 11 at 5:00PM Buttonwood Park Zoo Animal Poetry Contest: Animals of the Wildlife Carousel The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society invites students in grades 4, 5, and 6 to write a poem about one of the animals featured on our new Wildlife Carousel. The poem can be about the carousel animal itself or the real animal it represents. Poems can address any aspect of the animal, for example: how it looks, acts, sounds or why it is important to the environment, or why you like it so much, etc. All poems must be received at the Zoo by Thursday, November 11 at 5:00PM. For more information, please visit www.bpzoo.org.
Saturday, November 13 1:00PM-4:00PM Cub Scouts - Wildlife Conservation Pin and Belt Loop Program
Specially designed for Cub Scouts, this program will cover all prerequisites for a pin and belt loop in Wildlife Conservation. For more details or to register, please visit "Programs for Cub Scouts" at www.narragansettbsa.org.
Saturday, November 27 1:00PM-2:30PM Winter is for the Birds! Members: $10/family Non-members: $20/family Would you like to make your yard more wildlife-friendly? Does it really matter what birdseed mix you use? Join us for this family workshop to learn about the food, water and habitat needs of our feathered friends. We'll wrap up the workshop by making a wood and Plexiglas bird feeder to take home. The program fee includes 1 bird feeder kit per family. Additional kits will be available for purchase the day of the workshop at $6 each. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.
Sunday, November 28 2:00PM-4:00PM Holiday Wreath Workshop
Members: $15/family Non-members: $25/family Start the winter season with a homemade wreath! We'll start with a pre-made balsam wreath and use natural items (pine cones, berries) and holiday elements (ribbon, ornaments) to craft your family's one-of-a-kind seasonal decoration. The program fee includes 1 balsam wreath per family. Additional undecorated wreaths will be available the day of the workshop for $10 each. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.
December 2010 Events at the Buttonwood Park Zoo
Toe Jam Puppet Band No Toe Jam during the month of December.
Please Note: Toe Jam Puppet Band will take a break during the month of December and return in January 2011. Join us for Milk & Cookies on December 6, 13 and 20! Every Thursday 10:30AM Toddler Tales Cost: Free with zoo admission Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the zoo! Toddler Tales is free with zoo admission and includes a snack and a craft/activity. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Please note: there will be no Toddler Tales December 16, 23 and 30.
Saturday, December 4 2:00PM Merry TubaChristmas Free admission to the zoo for the performance Buttonwood Park Zoo is thrilled to host its fourth annual Merry TubaChristmas concert. Get into the spirit like never before with a unique musical experience that's fun for all ages. Listen to your favorite Christmas carols and sing along as local tuba and euphonium players of all ages perform these specially arranged tunes. Be sure to bundle up for this outdoor performance. Interested musicians, please call (508) 991 - 6178 x 31 for more information.
Saturdays, December 4, 11 & 18 9:00AM Breakfast with Santa Zoo Members: $13/person Non- Members: $16/person Children under 1 are free Sign up early! Dine on a hot breakfast buffet with Santa and have your picture taken with him. Photo, gift from Santa, train ride and admission to the zoo for the day, is included in program price. Participants must pre- register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.
Saturdays, December 11 and 18 5:30PM Pizza Party with Santa Zoo Members: $13/person Non- Members: $16/person Children under 1 are free Party with your favorite holiday characters, including Santa, Frosty & Rudolph! Pizza dinner, train ride and a craft with Mrs. Claus included. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.
Saturdays, December 11 and 18 1:00PM & 3:00PM Sundays, December 5, 12, and 19 1:00PM & 3:00PM Milk and Cookies with Santa Zoo Members: $6/person Non-Members: $9/person Children under 1 are free Visit with Santa before he makes his annual trip. Enjoy cookies and milk and then pose with Santa for a photo. A small gift and a train ride will be given to each child. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.
Mondays, December 6, 13, 20 12:30PM Milk and Cookies with Santa Zoo Members: $6/person Non-Members: $9/person Children under 1 are free Visit with Santa before he makes his annual trip. Enjoy cookies and milk and then pose with Santa for a photo. A small gift and a train ride will be given to each child. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org. Please remember the zoo is closed for Thanksgiving (November 25th), Christmas (December 25th ), and New Year's Day (January 1st).
The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society (BPZS), a private, non-profit organization, was founded in 1969 to support the Buttonwood Park Zoo (BPZ) so that the Zoo will be a significant contributor to the conservation of nature both at home and throughout the world. Buttonwood Park Zoo (BPZ) features over 250 animals and 30 exhibits, including elephants, bison, mountain lions, bears, eagles, seals, otters, and farm animals. BPZ is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and has been called "one of the finest small zoos in the United States" by that organization.
It is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.bpzoo.org or call (508) 991-6178. |